Fintech / Regtech

SBI and Ripple Sign MOU to Launch Stablecoin in Japan

25/08/2025

The partnership will see SBI VC Trade, a licensed Electronic Payment Instruments Exchange Service Provider, introduce RLUSD in Japan.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Overhaul of Stock Closing Price Mechanism

25/08/2025

SEBI proposes to introduce a new Closing Auction Session, aiming to align with global practices and boost market efficiency.

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysia's PayNet Taps Ant International to Take DuitNow QR Global

23/08/2025

New agreement enables outbound payments for Malaysians across the Alipay+ network, while also deepening collaboration on fraud prevention and talent development.

ESG / Sustainability

Indonesia Launches Platform to Connect Green Finance, Carbon Markets

23/08/2025

The new GISCO platform will support the development of green industry standards and an emissions trading system to meet Indonesia's decarbonisation goals.

Capital / Liquidity

China Proposes Overhaul of M&A Loan Rules to Support Minority Stakes

23/08/2025

Draft rules raise financing limits and tenors for control deals and set new, differentiated terms for equity-participation loans.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Changes to Framework for Block Deals

23/08/2025

SEBI proposes to more than double the minimum block deal size to INR 250,000 and to widen the price band for large trades.

Trending

JPMorgan to Pay Malaysia $330m in Final 1MDB Settlement

23/08/2025

The deal resolves all outstanding claims and follows a Swiss conviction of the bank's unit for AML failures linked to the scandal.

Trending

AUSTRAC Orders External AML Audit of Crypto Exchange Binance

22/08/2025

AUSTRAC cited serious concerns with Binance's AML controls, governance, and a lack of understanding of local Australian risks.

Capital / Liquidity

China Directs Banks to Optimise Loans for Legacy PPP Projects

22/08/2025

Guidelines from the finance ministry encourage lenders to renegotiate rates and extend maturities to ensure project viability and reduce costs.